Going green rides wave of popularity in communities
These days, "going green" is a key item on every company's agenda. Think about it. When you watch TV whether it's a car, bottle of soda, hand cream or home being sold, there's always some spin that focuses on how that product is more environmentally friendly.
But there is some truth to that sales pitch. More often than not, if it's better for the earth, it's usually better for you, too. Luckily, if you're of retirement age and looking for communities to settle down in, some of Houston's finest are riding that wave of green.
Eagle's Trace is a full-spectrum CCRC (continuing care retirement community) that has a robust recycling program in place. Every week, paper, plastic, aluminum and glass are picked up from residents' front doors, and Mark Batterson, director of general services at Eagle's Trace, said about 85-90 percent of residents put their recycling out for weekly pick-up.
"We recycle an average of 15 tons of paper per month," Batterson said. The campus periodically collects batteries, light bulbs and small electronics to recycle, and plans to recycle all lighting with energy-saving LED fixtures. In place is a building management system that keeps electricity usage to a minimum by regulating lighting and temperature controls to vary depending on the time of day.
In addition to the physical act of collecting and recycling, Eagle's Trace "goes green" by encouraging its very active residents to take advantage of its 71 acres of land - approximately two-thirds of which is intended for walking, biking, bird-watching and other recreation. Groundkeepers take big strides in maintaining the property in an eco-friendly fashion.
"We manage the level of our picturesque lake by relying on Mother Nature and a well-water system," Batterson said.
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